What happened on Wednesday January 06, 1960?

Here's what happened on January 06, 1960:

• Lee Harvey Oswald Defects to Soviet Union Lee Harvey Oswald, an American defector, was warmly received in the Soviet Union. The Mayor of Minsk personally welcomed him, provided a free apartment, and secured employment for him as a metal worker at the Byelorussian Radio and Television factory, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics of the Cold War era.
• First Successful CPR Rescue At Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Dr. Henry Thomas made medical history by becoming the first person to successfully save a life using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The patient, 45-year-old Eugene Barnes, collapsed during a medical examination and was revived through Dr. Thomas's skilled intervention, demonstrating the life-saving potential of CPR techniques.
• Construction of Aswan High Dam Begins Construction commenced on the monumental Aswan High Dam along the Nile River in Egypt. President Nasser of the United Arab Republic symbolically initiated the project by detonating 10 tonnes of dynamite, marking a significant moment in Egypt's infrastructure and economic development.
• National Airlines Flight 2511 Bombing National Airlines Flight 2511 was tragically destroyed mid-flight by a bomb while traveling from New York City to Miami, resulting in the loss of all passengers and crew.
• Iraq Passes Associations Law The Associations Law comes into force in Iraq, officially allowing the legal registration of political parties, marking a significant step towards political pluralism in the country.

Events in 1960

January 06, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 06, 1960

Newspapers from Jan. 06, 1960

January 06, 1960 was a Wednesday and it was the 6th day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1960 can also be written as 1/6/1960 in the US and as 6/1/1960 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1960 in January 1960 calendar

Famous people born on January 06, 1960:

• Nigella Lawson

  Nigella Lawson is a renowned British food writer, television personality, and culinary expert known for her sensual and approachable cooking...

• Howie Long

  Howie Long is a legendary NFL defensive lineman who played his entire 13-year career with the Oakland Raiders, earning a Super Bowl ring and...

• Paul Azinger

  Paul Azinger is a professional golfer known for his significant achievements, including winning the PGA Championship in 1993 and multiple...

• Kari Jalonen

  Finnish ice hockey coach and player.

• Ulrike Mai
• Frank Lucas
• Natal'ja Bestem'janova

Famous people born in 1960

Famous people born on January 6th

Famous people died on January 06, 1960:

• Vincenzo Borgarello
• Carl Frølich-Hanssen

Famous people who died in 1960

Famous people who died on January 6th

January 06, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1960 was El Paso by Marty Robbins, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

1. Marty Robbins - El Paso
2. Frankie Avalon - Why
3. Miss Toni Fisher - The Big Hurt
4. Johnny Preston - Running Bear
5. Freddie Cannon - Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

January 06, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1960 was What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For? by Emile Ford & The Checkmates, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

1. Emile Ford & The Checkmates - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
2. Adam Faith - What Do You Want?
3. Neil Sedaka - Oh Carol
4. Michael Holliday - Starry Eyed
5. Avons - Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat

January 06, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 1960 was The Clouds by The Spacemen, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

1. The Spacemen - The Clouds
2. Fats Domino - Be My Guest
3. Marv Johnson - You Got What It Takes
4. The Drifters - Dance With Me
5. Bill Black's Combo - Smokie - Part 2

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 06, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 06, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 1960 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 06, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 01:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Jan 13, 1960.

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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 1960

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Someone born on January 06, 1960 is:

65 years 3 months old,

or 783 months and 17 days old,

or 3407 weeks

or 23849 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 06, 1960?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 06, 1960.

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